A simple paper plate from the Dollar Store transforms into the cutest seal craft for kids!
This quick and easy Arctic polar animal project is perfect for preschool and winter crafting, for an adorable ocean-themed creation.
Dollar Store Paper Plate Seal Materials
Gather these supplies to create your adorable seal craft:
Essential Supplies:
- Paper plate – Dollar Store
- Wiggle eyes – Dollar Store
- Cardstock in gray and black
- Craft paint in gray
- Glue gun and glue sticks – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Permanent marker, black
- Seal patterns
Step-by-Step Dollar Store Paper Plate Seal Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your seal craft:
Step 1: Basecoat the Paper Plate
- Basecoat the outside of the paper plate with gray acrylic craft paint
- Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary
Step 2: Prepare Your Seal Pattern
- Download and print the seal pattern, then cut out with scissors
- Trace the seal body once onto the gray paper plate with a pencil
Step 3: Cut Out the Seal Body
- Cut out the seal body pattern with scissors
Step 4: Trace Additional Pattern Pieces
- Using the scrap, trace the tail pattern once onto the gray painted paper plate
- Trace the pattern pieces onto cardstock: flippers twice onto gray cardstock and nose once onto black cardstock with a pencil
- You could also use colored craft foam, construction paper, or craft felt for this project
Step 5: Cut Out All Pattern Pieces
- Cut out the patterns with scissors
Step 6: Attach Tail and Flippers
- Attach the tail and flippers with a glue gun and glue sticks
- TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry
Step 7: Add Eyes and Nose
- Attach two wiggle eyes and the nose to the seal's face with a glue gun and glue sticks
Step 8: Add Final Details
- Draw a smile and whiskers on the seal's face with a black marker to finish
- Your cute Arctic seal is ready to display!
Final Thoughts on This Dollar Store Paper Plate Seal Craft for Kids
This is a quick and easy activity to keep the kiddos busy with coloring, counting, and motor skills.
Make this super cute paper plate Seal kids craft in just about 30 minutes! Perfect for preschool, winter crafting, and learning about cold Arctic polar animals and ocean life!
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